jak groch o ścianę

Polish

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Literally, like [throwing] pea against the wall. Compare Belarusian як аб сцяну гарохам (jak ab scjanu haróxam).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈjaɡ ˈɡrɔx ɔˈɕt͡ɕa.nɛ/
  • Rhymes: -anɛ

Adverb

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jak groch o ścianę (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic, simile) like talking to a wall

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